One woman dead from gunshot wound, YCSO investigates
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - A 31-year-old Yuma woman died from a gunshot wound after midnight on Sunday.
According to the Yuma County Sheriff's Office (YCSO), at approximately 12:16am, deputies responded to a report of shots fired in the area of West 1st Street. Upon arrival, deputies found a woman with a gunshot wound and was unresponsive.
YCSO said the deputies performed life-saving procedures until the Rural Metro Fire Department arrived and took over. However, the victim, identified as 31-year-old Christian Galindo of Yuma, died from her injuries.
YCSO's Criminal Investigations Bureau took over the investigation, and revealed that Galindo was inside her home when a stray bullet struck her.
As of now, the investigation is ongoing, but if anyone has any information regarding the case, call YCSO at (928) 783-4427 or 78-CRIME to remain anonymous. You can also visit YCSO's website to submit an anonymous tip.
If you want to learn more about the case, then read the press release below.
